Breton

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Breton Description

The Brenton
Horse is a hardy and hard working horse. In France,
it is mainly bred for meat production, however, it remains
on small farms and vineyards where it is used for a
workhorse. Because of its stamina, energy, strength,
and kind and good-nature way, it is the most widely
used draft horse in France. It is also widely exported
throughout the world to improve lighter stock. Its head
is straight, broad, square and kindly on top of a short
neck that is arched and strong. Its ears are small and
set low. The shoulders are short and slopping. It has
well-sprung ribs that are characteristic of the short
and broad body. Its limbs are very short and muscuslar
as well. Its feet are very hard and medium in size.
The tail is docked short and both the tail and mane
are flaxen. Chestnut is the most common coat color,
but it is not unusual to see roan or gray. There are
three types of Breton Horse: the small Breton Darft
Horse (Corlay or Central Mountain Breton), the Heavy
Breton Draft Horse and the Postier Breton.